Panthers cut Clausen, ready to go with 2 QBs

The Carolina Panthers waived former second-round draft pick Jimmy Clausen on Saturday, a move that leaves them with two quarterbacks entering the season.NFL teams had to trim rosters to the regular-season limit of 53 players by Saturday.

Clausen was waived/injured. He started 10 games as a rookie in 2010 and threw for 1,558 yards with three touchdowns and nine interceptions in a 2-14 season. The Panthers drafted Cam Newton the following April.

Derek Anderson is Newton's backup.

Carolina also released veteran cornerback Drayton Florence, who'd been working as a starter most of preseason, offensive tackle Patrick Brown and linebacker Jason Williams.

Along with Clausen, the Panthers waived three other players drafted by former general manager Marty Hurney: wide receiver David Gettis, defensive tackle Sione Fua and safety D.J. Campbell.